Physics I

Physics Handouts - These will be handed out on the first day of class. Should you find the need to obtain an extra copy you can download them by clicking on the links below. You are responsible for their content, so keep them with you throughout the year. These will be counted in the quarter notebook checks.

• Physics Course Syllabus.pdf
• Lab Reports.doc

Useful Links

• Historically Significant Physicists
• Head Tracking using the Nintento Wiimote
• Interactive Wiimote White Board
• Naked Science (Not what you think)
• NOVA

• Physics - Unit 2 Problem Set + Answers.pdf

• RBA 1 (TBA) - Why is it that you can stand an egg on its end on the fall equinox?
• RBA 2 (TBA) - How do microwaves heat up an object without using heat?
• RBA ) - Answer one of the following questions with the RBA template.
  • Why does AM radio travel further than FM?
  • Why are there more talk radio stations on AM?
  • Why does AM radio cut out when you go under a bridge?
  • Why are there more FM stations than AM?
  • Why are FM stations more popular?
• RBA 4 (TBA) - How do 3D TVs work? How are they different from 3D movies?
• RBA 5 (TBA) - Answer one of the following questions with the RBA template.
  • Is liquid water an insulator or conductor?
  • Does lightning strike from the cloud to the ground or the ground to the cloud?
  • How do dryer sheets prevent static cling?
  • Why does Europe use 240 V instead of 120 V? (1st hour only)